Jordan Davis, Old Dominion & Riley Green to Headline CMC Rocks QLD in 2026

JOINED BY:

CARLY PEARCE – TUCKER WETMORE – DASHA
GAVIN ADCOCK – TYLER BRADEN – HUDSON WESTBROOK
JOSH ROSS – JAMES JOHNSTON – WAYLON WYATT
BAYKER BLANKENSHIP – BRAXTON KEITH – VINCENT MASON
WILLOW AVALON – CASEY BARNES – ALEXANDRA KAY
THE CASTELLOWS – JAKE WORTHINGTON – ELIZABETH NICHOLS
ZACH JOHN KING – WADE FORSTER – SARA BERKI
THE WET WHISTLES – HAYLEY JENSEN – ROBBIE MORTIMER
BELLA MACKENZIE – TYLA RODRIGUES – MACKENZIE MAY
MACK GEIGER – BRIANA DINSDALE – JADE GIBSON
DEE JAYE BUX – RATTLESNAKE JOHNNY – COUNTRY NIGHT
WITH STAGE HOSTS: STORME WARREN – MIKE CARR – D.J. GRIZZLY ADAMS

CMC ROCKS QLD RETURNS TO WILLOWBANK FROM FRIDAY 20 – SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026

TICKETS ON SALE AT 10AM AEST, THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

Australia’s premier country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, will return to Willowbank in 2026 with a lineup that showcases the best in live music. Jordan Davis, Old Dominion and Riley Green will lead three days of world-class performances from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026. They’ll be joined by a hand-picked bill of international stars and homegrown favourites, including Carly Pearce, Tucker Wetmore, Dasha, Gavin Adcock, Tyler Braden, Hudson Westbrook and Aussie legends James Johnston and Casey Barnes.

After a stellar pre-sale earlier this week, CMC Rocks QLD has once again highlighted the strength and loyalty of its fanbase. Nearly half the crowd travels from interstate each year and in 2025, 67% of surveyed attendees were returning fans, many with more than a decade of CMC weekends under their belt.

Since 2008, CMC Rocks has been a cornerstone of Australia’s live music calendar. In 2026, its 19th year, the festival returns for another unforgettable weekend of country music and experiences with mates.

Louisiana native Jordan Davis has become one of country music’s most recognisable voices, blending sharp storytelling with chart-topping hooks. Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, he quickly earned Billboard’s Top New Country Artist and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist honours. He followed that success with his critically acclaimed platinum-selling sophomore album Bluebird Days, which featured CMA Song of the Year ‘Buy Dirt’ featuring Luke Bryan and ACM Song of the Year hit ‘Next Thing You Know.’ In 2025, that success rolls on with the release of his third studio album, Learn the Hard Way, a rich 17-track collection blending his signature country-pop sound with rootsy, soulful depth that includes international #1 hit ‘I Ain’t Sayin’ as well as current hit ‘Bar None.’ Having first joined Luke Combs on his sold-out 2025 Australian/New Zealand stadium tour as direct support, a run that expanded his international exposure and brought him to massive crowds Down Under, “Country’s leading man” (American Songwriter) is set to headline venues across the world in 2026.

Returning to the CMC Rocks QLD stage for the first time since their 2018 debut, Old Dominion will bring their sky-scraping anthems and electrifying live show back to Willowbank. Since breaking onto the scene, the Nashville five-piece have become one of country’s most in-demand acts, with nine No. 1 singles, more than six billion streams and a reputation for selling out arenas around the world. The reigning 8X ACM and 7X CMA Group of the Year, Old Dominion have made history with consecutive wins year on year, cementing their place as the most-awarded Group of the Year in country music history. When they hit Willowbank in 2026, fans can expect a set stacked with the songs that made them a global force, alongside the next chapter from Barbara, the band’s sixth studio album released this month.

Since his self‑titled EP in 2018, CMA & ACM Award winner Riley Green has compelled fans to raise a drink, shed a tear and celebrate where they’re from. With hits like ‘There Was This Girl,’ his Thomas Rhett collab ‘Half of Me,’ and most recently ‘Worst Way’ and ‘Don’t Mind If I Do,’ Green has become synonymous with honest, classic country storytelling. He’s currently on his largest tour to date, the Damn Country Music Tour which has made major stops in Canada, Nashville, New York, along with his upcoming stops in Europe and the UK. In 2024 he brought his live stage energy to Australia, headlining Ridin’ Hearts Festival, delivering a live show that was equal parts anthemic, emotional, and unforgettable. His third studio album, Don’t Mind If I Do, delivered his first solo Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 with ‘Worst Way’ in mid‑2025. Just this month, he surprised fans with Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), with six brand-new tracks, including the well‑buzzed ‘Make It Rain.’

CMC has long been the launchpad for country’s next big names, giving Australian crowds their first taste of future stadium-fillers — from Luke Combs’ game-changing debut in 2018 to Taylor Swift’s appearance in 2009, years before global superstardom. That torch now passes to a fresh wave of talent: homegrown favourites Wade Forster, Sara Berki, The Wet Whistles and Tyla Rodrigues plus internationals Bayker Blankenship, Vincent Mason and Willow Avalon, all primed to make their mark. Fans can explore the CMC Rocks QLD 2026 lineup through the official playlist on Amazon Music whilst they count down to March.

Chairman of Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg, said, “Year after year, the loyalty of this crowd blows me away. Nearly half of them are flying in from interstate and so many have been making the trip for over a decade. That kind of commitment is rare in live music and it’s why we work so hard to keep delivering world-class lineups. 2026's bill is stacked with incredible talent, big international names, Aussie favourites, and the next generation coming through. It’s going to be one hell of a weekend at Willowbank.”

Jeremy Dylan, Festival Director, Potts Entertainment, added, “It’s so exciting to see the depth and breadth of this lineup, from massive stars making their CMC Rocks (and Australian) debut, and favourites like Old Dominion that our fans have been clamouring for since they last rocked Willowbank in 2018. We have been working hard to give the fans an even better experience than our epic 2025 festival, and we can’t wait to be back on site in March.”

Highlights include the ever-popular Songwriters Show, an intimate Nashville-style 'in the round' session where four artists share their songs and the stories behind them in a fully acoustic setting. For late-night ragers, The Amazon Music After Party at the Tailgate Stage is the ultimate after-hours shindig, exclusive for campers.

Nifty’s Sports Bar is back with cold drinks, Bundy Bingo, trivia and live sports on the big screens and for those seeking premium comfort, the YETI Station VIP Bar is the spot. The honky tonk of your dreams, Big Time Charlie’s, will once again host the Big Time Bootscooter, our high-energy line dancing competition.

Between sets, fans can wine and dine at The Boatshed Restaurant, browse the Music Shop, support local and hand-made at the Market Stalls and complete their festival look at Ariat & Outback Traders.

Back Forty will once again shine a spotlight on emerging local talent at the Cowboy Campground and Great Northern House. Plus, we haven’t forgotten the next generation of country music lovers. Lil’ Buckaroos Time will be back with music, face painting and more for the young and young at heart.

Queensland Minister for Tourism, Andrew Powell, said “CMC Rocks QLD is a standout on Queensland’s events calendar, and we’re thrilled to see it return to Willowbank in 2026. With more than 26,000 fans attending this year’s sold-out festival and injecting more than $15 million into the state’s economy, it’s clear this event delivers for both our community and our tourism sector.

“Queensland is proud to host the biggest international country festival in the Southern Hemisphere. From chart-topping superstars to emerging talent, CMC Rocks brings the world’s best to our backyard and showcases why Queensland is the ultimate destination for music, mateship and unforgettable experiences.”

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding added that the city was ready to saddle up and once again welcome CMC Rocks QLD, one of Ipswich’s biggest annual events that draws growing crowds each year and delivers major economic benefits to the region.

“CMC Rocks is Australia’s biggest international country music festival, and we are thrilled to welcome it back to Willowbank, where more than 23,000 visitors kicked up their boots in 2025,” Mayor Harding said. “Since 2015, Ipswich has been the proud home of the festival, which has grown into a powerhouse event, attracting country music’s biggest names and injecting around $10 million into our local economy.

“Council is proud of its long-standing association with the event and its contribution to putting Ipswich on the map as a go-to destination for great entertainment.”

With a bill stacked top to bottom and the most loyal crowd in the business, CMC Rocks QLD 2026 is locked and loaded to deliver another landmark year for Australia’s premier country music festival. Pack your bags, call your mates and we’ll see you at Willowbank.

TICKETS FOR CMC ROCKS QLD 2026 ON SALE AT 10AM AEST, THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER FROM AXS.COM.AU

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